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Bombala Platypus Country Information Centre

Locality: Bombala, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6458 4622

Address: 41 Monaro Highway 2632 Bombala, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 This term 1/2B have been learning about informative texts and have written many information reports about a range of Australian animals. To end our writing unit with a bang and celebrate our learning; we decided to turn one of our information reports into an informative video.

24.01.2022 The Snowy Trout Challenge offers you a chance to make the most of your next visit the Snowy Mountains!!! Escape the city after Covid lockdowns and WIN while fis...hing the lakes and streams of the Snowies! Catch one of 430 specially tagged trout to win! The tagged fish will be released during October on a secret date, and the Snowy Trout Challenge will commence and run right through to April next year. 40% will be released into a Lake Jindabyne, 40% into Lake Eucumbene and 20% into Lake Crackenback, Cooma Weir, Lake Williams at Nimmitabel and other Snowy Monaro waterways right down to Coolumbooka Weir in Bombala. The number of Sponsors is growing daily, prizes range from a ‘Cash Catch’ of up to $1000 to products and services from many local Snowy Mountains businesses and generous individuals including Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa Eucumbene Lakeview Cottages Kristy McBain The Fly Program First National Kosciusko - Jindabyne Eucumbene Trout Farm Elgas Cooma ..... and more! (If you’re interested in being a sponsor please get in touch with Fiona at Tall Red Poppy Marketing) Follow along to stay up to date, start packing your fishing gear and set a date to flick a line and strike a winner soon! Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce Cooma Chamber of Commerce Lake Eucumbene Chamber of Commerce Bombala & District Chamber Members The Fly Program Snowy Monaro Regional Council NSW Department of Primary Industries Fish for Life NSW | Building a healthy fishing future

23.01.2022 It's 10 years today since Mary McKillop became Australia's 1st Saint. Did you know that Mary visited Lavender House, Bombala ? It was in both 1899 & 1901 that she stayed at was what then a convent & school. The name has changed since, but we have kept the guests room in order & you can find out much more at Bombala Visitors Centre.

23.01.2022 Still some crazy fog out there. Drive safe, have your lights on.

22.01.2022 With the afternoons getting warmer there’s nothing like a walk around the Bombala River. #Bombalariver #Bombala #walking #nsw #snowymonaroregion #snowymonaro

21.01.2022 Today, Monday 7 September, were celebrating National Threatened Species Day by highlighting the sensitive environments of the Australian Alps and our lesser kn...own species, the pygmy possum. Our Australian Alps cover less than 0.2% of Australia and its many plants and animals are found nowhere else on the planet. Mountain Pygmy Possums were considered extinct until they were rediscovered at a ski lodge in Mt Hotham, Victoria in 1966. Only found in rocky boulder fields in alpine and subalpine areas of the highest mountains of Victoria and NSW, the largest of the pygmy-possums fits into the palm of your hand and is the only Australian mammal that hibernates under the Australian snowpack in winter. https://reclaimkosci.org.au

20.01.2022 #Bombala residents the sewer mains cleaning and inspection program kicks off tomorrow, Monday 10 August 2020. Works will be carried out between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday only. Head to our website for more information, https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=817

19.01.2022 Applications are invited from interested organisations that wish to hold street stalls on any day in the main shopping area of Bombala in 2021. Learn more... https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=872

19.01.2022 TREE OVER THE ROAD - SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY ON BROWN MOUNTAIN UPDATE 9:12am: This has now been cleared and traffic is flowing in both directions. Live tr...affic are reporting a tree is down across the road on the Snowy Mountains highway, near Pipers Lookout, west of Bemboka. Motorists heading westbound on the Snowy Mountains Highway are advised to exercise caution. For more https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/86767

18.01.2022 What a great incentive to support our local businesses. Drawn every week until the Christmas Street Carnival. Yes, we are included at the Visitors Centre.

18.01.2022 Please note closures and traffic changes for Sharp St Cooma commencing 27 July for two weeks.

18.01.2022 Icy winds have picked up and the temperature has dropped this afternoon. Snow is predicted - possibly down to 500m and as far out as Cooma and Bombala. Please a...void unnecessary travel as road conditions will likely become icy by nightfall. Please help us monitor the situation by sharing details and photos of your location. Thanks and stay safe! See more

17.01.2022 We are often asked for the Anglicare OP Shop opening times. Here they are : Monday - closed Tuesday - 10am - 4pm Wednesday - 10.30am - 3pm... Thursday - 10.30am - 3pm Friday - 10am - 4pm Saturday - 10am - 4pm Sunday - closed See more

16.01.2022 HAZARD: FALLEN TREE BEMBOKA Motorists are warned of a fallen tree on the Snowy Mountains Highway. The incident is near Bemboka, with traffic affected in ...both directions. Emergency services are responding. Drivers are asked to exercise caution and follow emergency directions.

16.01.2022 With the afternoons getting warmer theres nothing like a walk around the Bombala River. #Bombalariver #Bombala #walking #nsw #snowymonaroregion #snowymonaro

16.01.2022 We love having tour groups come and see our region.

15.01.2022 What an unexpected drop overnight.

15.01.2022 We have had such wonderful rainfall in the last 2 days. 140ml to 9am this morning at the Visitors Centre. Fantastic !!We have had such wonderful rainfall in the last 2 days. 140ml to 9am this morning at the Visitors Centre. Fantastic !!

14.01.2022 A 40km/hr speed limit is now in place at the Palarang Road Bridge crossover Bukalong Creek near #Bombala.

14.01.2022 Lavender House Bombala. #lavender #bombala #nsw #snowymonaroregion

14.01.2022 Still snowing. There are trucks and cars getting stuck in the snow on the roads. Please take care and if you dont need to go anywhere, stay home and keep warm. #bombala #winterwonderland #snowday

14.01.2022 This could be you. Spend $25 at participating businesses and get a raffle ticket to win a $500 why leave town gift card.

14.01.2022 This Spring, we’re powering the Garage Sale Trail recovery edition alongside 115 legendary Aussie councils. This support makes the event FREE for residents, gre...at for the planet and helps to strengthen our community. Dial up those karma credits and get involved in-person or online. https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au See more

14.01.2022 Snow ploughing is being done. Still take care out there.

13.01.2022 What a wonderful day 1 year ago, sharing the love for our Platypus.

13.01.2022 The power outages are spreading as a result of this heavy snow. Stay safe everyone and off the roads as the highway is also affected from Holts Flat to the Vic border. https://www.bombalatimes.com.au//snow-dumps-on-bombala-po/

12.01.2022 Beautiful big fluffy flakes falling in town today, and still setting on the ground. Be careful on the roads.

12.01.2022 Join in from home as our monthly Council meeting goes live from Cooma Council Chambers TODAY from 5pm. Due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations, the publi...c cannot attend the meeting in person. LIVE webcast link: http://webcast.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/ Business paper link: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//Business-Papers-and-Mi

12.01.2022 Bombala River is certainly up this morning. What a fantastic and welcomed amount of rain we had again. Please be careful near flood waters.

11.01.2022 We are still open today.

11.01.2022 VISITING JINDABYNE THIS WEEKEND? PLEASE NOTE BOIL WATER ALERT STILL IN PLACE. As the BOM rainfall forecast for the weekend continues to fluctuate, the Boil Water Alert will remain in place for Jindabyne, Leesville, Lakewood, The Station Resort and High Country. This will be assessed again on Monday 17 August 2020 and Council will notify the community of any updates.... https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=835

11.01.2022 Today, Monday 7 September, we’re celebrating National Threatened Species Day by highlighting the sensitive environments of the Australian Alps and our lesser kn...own species, the pygmy possum. Our Australian Alps cover less than 0.2% of Australia and its many plants and animals are found nowhere else on the planet. Mountain Pygmy Possums were considered extinct until they were rediscovered at a ski lodge in Mt Hotham, Victoria in 1966. Only found in rocky boulder fields in alpine and subalpine areas of the highest mountains of Victoria and NSW, the largest of the pygmy-possums fits into the palm of your hand and is the only Australian mammal that hibernates under the Australian snowpack in winter. https://reclaimkosci.org.au

11.01.2022 Just a reminder that the cleaning of the sewer mains in Bombala are still happening. Please make sure to close and put something heavy on the toilet lid to avoid any blow back.

10.01.2022 POST UPDATE 12.25pm: Road has now been reopened. Please drive with caution and to the conditions of the road. HOLTS FLAT TO VICTORIAN BORDER: The Monaro Highway is closed in both directions due to heavy snow. Use the Snowy Mountains Hwy and Princes Highway as an alternative route, or delay your trip. For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701.

09.01.2022 DEBRIS AND LAND SLIPS ON BROWN MOUNTAIN UPDATE 6PM Motorists are been advised to avoid driving through Brown Mountain between Bemoboka and Steeples Flat on th...e Snowy Mountains Highway, as debris and landslides have closed the road in both directions. Light vehicle diversions are in place via Darragh Road and heavy vehicle detours via Kings Highway from Batemans Bay. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water Keep clear of creeks and storm drains If trapped by flooding, get to highest point and ring 000 Rapid rain run-off possible in fire-affected areas Landslides more likely in fire-affected areas Move vehicles under cover or away from trees Secure loose items around your house, yard and balcony Stay 8 metres from fallen power lines or objects nearby Trees damaged by fire are more prone to falling For more information head to livetraffic.com Visit ABC Emergency for detailed info on the floods abc.net.au/emergency/

09.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES THROUGHOUT REGION Snowy Monaro Regional Council is advising the current weather has resulted in some road closures throughout the region. Roads a...nd bridges currently closed: Snowy Mountains Hwy at Brown Mountain closed due to landslip. Live Traffic NSW advises Light vehicles to detour via Mount Darragh Road and heavy vehicles via Kings Highway, Princes Highway, via Batemans Bay. Burra Road Causeway is closed Tinderry Rd, due to flooding at Michelago creek Tinderry Rd at Queanbeyan River Rock Flat creek on Chakola Rd Numeralla River on Mount Forrest Rd Causeway at New Line Road Cumbalong Bridge on Cumbalong Rd Bobeyan Rd at the Yaouk intersection, road closed to all wishing to go to the ACT. For updates on road closures please check https://www.livetraffic.com

09.01.2022 Keep up to date with the road conditions this weekend. Stay safe on the roads.

09.01.2022 Don't forget the Bombala Rotary Markets are on again this Saturday Nov. 21st. There's an amazing array of items for sale & just in time for Christmas.

08.01.2022 If youre planning to burn on your property, you must let Monaro Team Rural Fire Service know at least 24 hours before you light up. Notifying them of your plan...ned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. The RFS has released an online tool to register your burn which makes it quick and easy! Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify to notify today. See more

08.01.2022 Following an earlier accident, there are traffic delays on the Monaro Highway near Ando. Alternating traffic conditions are in place to allow traffic to pass in each direction. Please take care on the roads and drive to the conditions.

08.01.2022 Koalas on the move in the region today - this one spotted at Bredbo. Send us pics if you spot any wildlife on the move this weekend - you know we always love a good platypus photo!

06.01.2022 What a great mention of our region in the Canberra Times.

06.01.2022 Be careful on these slippery roads this morning. Keep up to date with www.livetraffic.com

06.01.2022 The Platypus Reserve has re-opened & is looking fantastic. They think its great too with many reports of multiple sightings. The new steps, paths & wheelchair access make it easy for everyone to enjoy the experience of spotting these beautiful creatures. Lovely picnic areas are just perfect for a cuppa or meal in the tranquil setting.... And with the river at its best, you can also take a leisurely 2km stroll on the Bombala River Walk, right in the centre of town. Theres plenty of Platypus along there too. If you need a guiding hand, be sure to pop into the Visitors Centre for some great tips & information. See more

06.01.2022 Why not get a great start on your Christmas shopping at the pop up shop in Bombala today. Lots of great products to be found. #Repost @themonaropost with @get_repost Pop up shop in Bombala today all local handmade gifts .... monaro #local #handmade #bombala

05.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: This years Household Chemical Cleanout in Bombala is on 27 September 2020. More info here: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//Household-Chemical-Cle

05.01.2022 Lets all do our part to conserve water

05.01.2022 #Bombala’s Lavender House re-opened over the weekend with the popular tourist attraction welcoming visitors back through its doors. Read more... https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=877

05.01.2022 Purchase anything at Bombala VC & go in the draw for LOVIN LOCAL Shop the Snowies 2020 to win $5000 worth of shopping. LAST 2 DAYS. Dont miss out.

04.01.2022 The BirdLife Australia Count commences tomorrow and runs between 19 25 October 2020. Last year Australia counted 3.4 million birds in seven days, with 443 dif...ferent species recorded across NSW alone. Get involved at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au #makeeverybirdcount #aussiebirdcount #oursnowymonaro

04.01.2022 Jan Illingworth from Monaro Country Lavender made the most of a glorious sunny day in Bombala. She trimmed all the bushes that lead to the Visitors Centre & they look wonderful. Thanks Jan.

03.01.2022 POST UPDATED 3pm Wednesday 23 September Due to mechanical issues kerbside recycling collection for residents in the northern areas of #Bombala, #Bibbenluke and #Cathcart will now be serviced, Thursday 24 September. We apologise for the inconvenience.

03.01.2022 Know anyone in our region with a farm and ample accommodation who might be interested in hosting a popular TV series? If you fit the following (or know someone who does) then please EMAIL US BY FRIDAY THIS WEEK. Only reply if you think you fit the brief of: - private landowner running beef cattle on property - your property is green (even green drought green works!) - to host 3-4 crew and 5 show participants ... - able to assist the participants to experience farm life - from mid October through to beginning of December A fee will be paid to the private landowner by the show. Please email [email protected] and we can pass the details onto the producers of the show.

03.01.2022 Please take care on Mt Darragh. Just received this advice from a freind.

03.01.2022 We have a fabulous range of handmade goodies now in stock. Beanies & hats - mens, ladies & children. Soothing shoulder, back & eye - heat or cool lavender packs. Knitted head bands & a rainbow of fingerless gloves. Divine soaps in rose-geranium, tea tree & lavender. Dont forget Lovin Local - Shop the Snowies 2020. Simply purchase anything at our Visitors Centre & youll be in the draw to WIN $5000 to shop in the Snowies ! Entries close September 1st 2020.

03.01.2022 Stay updated on www.livetraffic.com

03.01.2022 Please note, Snowy Mountains Highway is CLOSED in both directions outside of Cooma due to a car accident (near Dry Plains Road). There are no suitable diversion...s. Please avoid the area. The wait could be hours - use Live Traffic NSW app or website for updates. Please be patient and advise any friends travelling to our region for the long weekend to delay their trip. See more

03.01.2022 We are all responsible for our own litter and if you litter you can be fined. Please keep your litter with you until you find a bin. We are giving away free car... litter bags, just pop into any of our offices to pick one up. Your habits matter to our habitat! https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/573/Littering Bombala Platypus Country Information Centre Cooma Visitors Centre

01.01.2022 Border changes from midnight tonight, Tuesday 21 July. These tougher COVID-19 restrictions will affect some residents in the East Gippsland Shire who access service in #Bombala. Read on... https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=815

01.01.2022 We need your help! Each spring, Mountain Pygmy-possums wake up from hibernation, hungry for nutritious Bogong Moths to eat. Bogong Moths usually fly to meet ...Mountain Pygmy-possums in the billions, but this hasn’t happened in the past three years. Our scientists want to know where the moths are. If you see a Bogong Moth at your home this spring, take a photo and upload it to Zoos Victoria's Moth Tracker: https://bit.ly/3caC9s4 Thanks for your help, Federation University Australia!

01.01.2022 WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD This week for #mentalhealthmonth the theme is ‘get social’! For a chance to win a $100 VISA gift voucher you will need to:... 1. Show us how you are getting social! 2. Post and tag The Cooma Youth Hub 3. Like our page 4. Include the hashtag #ywetunein. Winner will be announced Monday 12th October 2020 T&C’s apply. Find out more at: https://www.ymcansw.org.au/p/mental-health-month-challenge/ #thecoomayouthhub #Ywetunein #theY #YMCA #YNSW

01.01.2022 Due to current and forecast weather conditions, #Bombala landfill will be closed TOMORROW Friday 7 August, as it has been deemed unsafe due to high risk of slip...page and slippery access to the site. Staff will reassess on Friday afternoon and update the community about weekend operating hours. Questions? Call 1300 345 345. Council apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but wow, check out that snow! See more